Scoubidou Bracelets Instruction document

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Product code MS211 v1.0 2014
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INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING!
For Ages 8 years +
Infinity Bracelet
Not suitable for children under
36 months due to long cords that
may represent an entanglement or
strangulation hazard, and functional
sharp points that may cause injury.
1. Cut 3 lengths of scoubidou
Introduction
Making Scoubidou Bracelets is a great hobby that
you can do almost anytime and anywhere. With
a little practice you can make all sorts of designs
to wear yourself or share with your friends.
We start with the basic knotting principles and with
each new project you learn a different design or
technique. By the time you have finished this kit you
should have the knowledge and skills to make up to
eight colourful, vibrant bracelets.
Contents:
22 metres of Scoubidou Strings (9 Colours)
1 x Safety Pin
1 x Infinity Charm
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Project 1:
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5. Repeat on the other side
Triple Plait Bracelet
to complete the bracelet. You
can trim the strings slightly,
but ensure you leave 5-6cm on
each end so you can secure the
bracelet around your wrist.
1. Choose three different colours of
Your first Scoubidou Bracelet
is now complete!
Cut the following lengths of string:
scoubidou string and cut the following
lengths. For each project we have
suggested colours, but you can choose
any colours you like!
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Light Blue - 2 x 80cm
Dark Blue - 2 x 40cm
Black - 1 x 80cm, 1 x 40cm
2. Fold the long strings in half, then together
with the short strings tie a knot at the top
leaving a 1cm long loop.
3. To start the double plait, hold
two strings at a time and plait as
normal.
4. Plait down one side for 7cm,
then knot to finish.
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Project 3:
3. This plait is created in the same
Twisted Bracelet
way as the double plait but instead
of holding two strings, hold three
strings at a time.
1. Cut two lengths of scoubidou
6. Keep knotting with alternate
coloured threads until your
bracelet is long enough to fit
around your wrist.
string, each 75cm long.
4. Plait down the bracelet for
2. Hold the strings together and fold
15cm. When the bracelet is long
enough to fit around your wrist,
tie all the cords into a knot. Trim
the ends leaving 5-6cm so you
can secure the bracelet around
your wrist.
over 10cm from the top to create a
loop.
Project 4:
Weave Bracelet
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1. Choose two colours of scoubidou
strings. Cut the following lengths of string:
Black - 1 x 60cm, 1 x 80cm
Orange - 1 x 80cm
7. Knot the strings together to
finish your bracelet.
Project 2
3. Knot the strings together
2. Take the 60cm length of black string,
fold this piece in half and knot leaving a
1cm long loop at the end. This piece creates
the core of your bracelet.
leaving a 1cm loop.
Project 2
3. Next take the other two lengths of string
and knot them together. Trim off any excess.
4. Hold one strand in your right
hand and one strand in your left
hand. Forward knot the left hand
strand around the right hand
strand.
5. Switch colours and forward
knot again.
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Your triple plait Scoubidou
Bracelet is now complete!
Project 3: Variation
Variations to Try:
1. Try making a bracelet using 3 or
4 colours to create a rainbow effect.
2. Try 5 knots with one colour, then
5 knots with the next colour for a
funky look!
4. Knot this piece of string around the core
of your bracelet. Make sure that you knot it
where the join is so that you have black string
coming out one side and orange string coming
out the other side.
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Project 5:
5. Hold the two long strings in one hand
6. Starting with thread (1) on the
LOVE Bracelet
and weave them under string 1 (as in the
illustration), then back over string 1.
9. Bring strand (4) under strands
left hand side, cross it over strands
(2) and (3) then under strand (4).
1. Choose two colours of scoubidou strings.
(2) and (3) then up through the
loop created by strand (1) and
tighten. This creates a ‘square
knot’.
Cut the following lengths of string:
Pink - 2 x 30cm, 2 x 40cm
Purple - 2 x 40cm
10. Continue in this way for
2. Take 1 of the 30cm lengths of pink string.
Thread the end of the string through the loop in
the ‘Love’ charm and tie a knot.
7cm. Turn the bracelet over and
tie the strings in a double knot.
This will ensure the knots sit on
the back of the bracelet. Trim
off any excess strings. Be careful
not to cut the centre string as
you will need this to secure the
bracelet around your wrist.
(1)
7. Bring strand (4) under strand
1
6. Now, still holding the two strings together,
weave under string 2, then back over string 2.
7. Continue weaving until your bracelet is
1 x 40cm purple string as you did in Project 4.
4. Arrange your threads as in the diagram.
14-15cm in length. Knot to finish. Trim off the
excess strings leaving 5-6cm so you can
secure the bracelet around
your wrist.
(4)
(1)
5. Take the pink strand in your right hand
and the purple strand in your left hand.
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(2) and (3) and then up through
the loop created by strand (1) and
tighten.
(2) (3)
3. Knot together 1 x 40cm pink string and
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8. Next repeat the process, but
from the right hand side. Cross
(2) (3) strand (1) over strands (2) and (3)
under strand (4).
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11. Repeat on the
other side to complete
your bracelet.
Your bracelet is now
ready to wear!
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Project 6 - 5
Project 6:
Zig Zag Bracelet
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6. Now make a green loop and thread
this inside the white loop. Pull the
white loop tight.
1. Cut 2 lengths of string, each 90cm long.
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1. Cut 2 lengths of string in alternating
7. Repeat the above steps until the
2. Hold the strings together and fold in
bracelet is long enough to fit around
your wrist.
half to create a loop as
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shown in the illustration.
to fit around your wrist, thread the
green string through the last white loop
on your bracelet. Pull the loop tight.
follow the illustration carefully to
complete the knot.
3. Lay strings 1 over strings 2
under
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9. Trim the strings to 5-6cm
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over
as in the illustration.
4. Hold the green loop in your
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5. The next step is a bit tricky,
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8. Once your bracelet is long enough
Project 6 - 3
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Project 7 - 2
Finishing the bracelet:
3. Hold the strings so that the
Project 6 - 4
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Project 7 - 4
over 10cm from the top. Tie a knot leaving a
1cm long loop as you did in Project 3. Trim off
Project 6 - 1 & 2
the short lengths of string.
right hand. Make a loop with
the white string.
Celtic Knot Bracelet
colours, each 140cm long.
2. Hold the 2 strings together and fold them
loop is at the bottom. Take the
green string and make a loop.
4. Thread strings 1 under strings 2.
Project 7:
in length.
5. Thread the white loop inside
Your bracelet is ready to
wear!
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loop tight.
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Project 7: continued
Celtic Knot Bracelet
6. Hold one set of strings in each hand
and slowly pull to tighten. You may
need to adjust the strings to make a
perfect knot!
7. Your first knot is now complete!
To start your second knot, make a
loop with strings 2. Lay strings 1
over the loop and then follow the
illustration to complete the knot.
Project 7 - 7
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Project 8:
3. Separate the long strings. Take one
6. Create a square knot
Loop Bracelet
yellow string in your right hand and one
yellow string in your left hand.
with the purple strings
leaving a loop before
pulling tight.
Choose two colours of scoubidou strings.
Like the other projects you can choose
any colours you like. For this project we’ve
used Yellow and Purple.
4. Create a ‘square knot’ using the same
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technique as in Project 5 pulling the first
knot tight. Tie the second knot and pull
both strings tight.
Cut the following lengths of strings:
Purple - 1 x 140cm
Yellow - 1 x 140cm, 1 x 50cm
1. Fold all the strings in half and knot
leaving a 1cm long loop.
2. Arrange your threads as in the
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diagram below.
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7. Continue to create ‘square knots’
8. Continue to create knots until
your bracelet is long enough to fit
around your wrist. Knot to finish.
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5. Place the two yellow strings out to the
sides, then take a purple string in each hand.
leaving a loop each time until the
bracelet is long enough to fit around
your wrist. Knot all the strings
together to finish your bracelet.
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